Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
62%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice's ranking?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is ranked #423 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice often compared to?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justiceis often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan/hunter Science High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
The graduation rate of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
396 students attend High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice offer ?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice part of?
High School For Law Advocacy And Community Justice is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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